A Brentwood police officer shot and killed a person on Christmas Eve after the suspect tried to seize a weapon throughout a site visitors cease, police mentioned.
Officers had pulled over the person’s car close to Balfour Street and Foothill Drive round 10:55 p.m. after suspecting him of driving beneath the affect, authorities mentioned.
As officers tried to arrest the person, who was solely described as in his 40s and whose identification is being withheld pending notification of subsequent of kin, police mentioned he resisted and ignored instructions earlier than trying to seize a high-powered rifle.
A number of officers tried to offer medical assist, however the suspect died on the scene, authorities mentioned.
The investigation stays ongoing and the Contra Costa District Legal professional’s Workplace is conducting its personal impartial overview of the incident.
Physique digital camera and police automotive footage from the incident will likely be launched at a later time.
Police have requested anybody with details about the incident to contact the Brentwood Police Division at 925-809-7911.
